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Author Archives: annaclairepolk
Oh… so you HATE hate the internet?
I Hate the Internet by Jarett Kobek is a novel that portrays and twists modern culture with a witty, yet frustrating storyline. Kobek uses a character named Adeline and her tragic life story as a negative critique of the internet. Adeline is a comic book artist, who becomes semi-famous, goes though many different relationships, and …
Emotional Roller Coaster
Can’t express yourself with words? Use a GIF! GIF are readily incorporated into today’s communication and humor. A GIF poem or novel, such as Dennis Coopers’, Zac’s Freight Elevator, is a new, yet creative, concept to me. Writing my own GIF poem was a fun challenge. I decided to write a poem composed of one …
Hey Google. . . what is sex??!
Most people who have access to the internet, especially young people in my generation, know that you can find almost anything you want by simply searching the internet. In terms of sexuality and relationships, the wide variety resources you can use to explore these topics leaves young people with a multitude of different views. Personally, …
Get to Typing!
As previously discussed, current technology has changed the way we live and write. Cell phones and laptops have improved speed and accessibility of resources in social, professional, and educational aspects. In my day-to-day life I switch between my phone, laptop, and notebooks, depending on what I am doing. Most educational writing I do is on …
Is your homework online?
The idea that technology is a good or bad contribution to education is a matter of opinion, because reality is that technology has become a prevalent part of the education system. Since technology and the internet are not going anywhere anytime soon, society is now exploring the opportunities available, whether negative or positive. We see …
Are books here to stay?
As a victim of my generation, its almost difficult to call myself “pro-print.” These days the whole world seems to be controlled by technology and almost everything is accessible online. I don’t claim to be an avid book enthusiast, collector, or writer. To be honest I don’t even have a library card. However, I can …
Literature & the Internet 